Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
albolutea
ID:
507562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thulin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 24: 505 (2006 publ. 2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506894

Common Names

  • Albolutea Crabbea
  • Crabbea Albolutea
  • Albolutea Crabbea

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Description

Crabbea albolutea (also called White-flowered crabbea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to Africa and grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Crabbea albolutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crabbea albolutea is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crabbea albolutea is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It is hardy to USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is best grown in a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

Where to Find Crabbea albolutea

Crabbea albolutea is native to Madagascar.

Crabbea albolutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crabbea albolutea?

Crabbea albolutea

What is the common name of Crabbea albolutea?

White-flowered Crabbea

Where is Crabbea albolutea native to?

South Africa

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.